Suspect sought in string of Brighton Heights burglaries

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Pittsburgh police are looking for a man in connection with a growing number of overnight burglaries in Brighton Heights.

City public safety spokeswoman Sonya Toler said the burglaries took place on Morrell Street, Orchlee Street, Pemberton Street, Massachusetts Avenue, Copper Avenue and Sagwa Street. She could not provide specific details or give the dates the burglaries took place but said there have been seven recent incidents.

Police describe the suspect as a black man, 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall between 19 and 22 years old with dreadlocks, Ms. Toler said.